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Galaxy S9: Bringing emojis to life through augmented reality
From presenting information to sharing stories online, multimedia has become the dominant tool of communication on smartphones over the past…
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Samsung announces availability of Samsung Galaxy S9+ 128GB option in Kenya
Samsung Electronics East Africa has announced the availability of the limited edition Galaxy S9+ 128GB option in Kenya. This is…
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Samsung Introduces Sunrise Gold and Burgundy Red Editions for Galaxy S9 and S9+
Samsung Electronics has announced the addition of new colour editions of the Galaxy S9 and S9+ smartphones; Sunrise Gold and…
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Samsung unveils the Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+ with face recognition and first dual-aperture camera
Samsung has officially unveiled the its new flagship device, the Galaxy S9. The device was unveiled at the Mobile World…
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Here’s is the official Samsung Galaxy S9 launch video
In some previous articles we have told you that Samsung will be unveiling the Galaxy S9 on 25th February, which…
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Here are the Official leaked Galaxy S9 renders
We are all now sure that Samsung will be unveiling the Galaxy S9 and S9+ on February 25th at Mobile…
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Its official, the Galaxy S9 is coming on February 25
We can now officially confirm that Samsung will be launching the Galaxy S9 on February 25th. Samsung is sending out…
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DRC becomes the first African market with Airtel and Starlink satellite-to-mobile service
Airtel Africa and Starlink have launched a satellite-to-mobile service in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), marking the first…
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iPhone 18 series: What Apple’s 2026–27 lineup is shaping up to be
Apple’s iPhone 18 series is shaping up to be one of the company’s most unusual iPhone generations, not because every…
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Kenya clarifies cyber café rules as browsing history tracking is ruled out
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has clarified that cyber cafés will not have to keep customers’ browsing history under…
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East Africa’s investment banking playbook is changing as pension capital takes centre stage
East Africa investment banking trends are no longer being defined by larger loans alone. According to Absa’s East Africa Director…
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Parliament’s internet billing debate takes a turn as ISPs warn mandatory metered pricing could raise costs
A proposal that could change how Kenyans pay for home internet has entered a new stage in Parliament, and telecom…
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Kenya courts Chinese telecom giant Guodong for digital infrastructure push
The Principal Secretary for the State Department for ICT and the Digital Economy, Eng. John Tanui, has received a delegation…
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What Safaricom’s latest board appointments reveal about Vodacom’s growing influence
Safaricom’s board changes answer a question that has lingered since Vodacom became the telecom giant’s majority shareholder in June: when…
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Safaricom names Vodacom Executives Cassim, Mbungela to board
Safaricom Plc has appointed two senior Vodacom Group executives, Mariam Cassim and Matimba Mbungela, as Non-Executive Directors effective August 13,…
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HELB could be replaced as Kenya redesigns the system for tertiary education funding
Kenya is proposing a Tertiary Education Funding Authority that would bring major student financing functions under one institution and replace…
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Absa’s sale of First Assurance Kenya returns a controlling stake to a Mudavadi-linked investment firm
Absa Group has agreed to sell its entire 63.32 percent stake in First Assurance Kenya and Absa Life Assurance Kenya…
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Why the World Bank is putting $25 million behind Jumia’s next chapter across Africa
The World Bank Group is backing the expansion of digital commerce across Africa through a $25 million equity investment in…
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Kenya tops world in AI adoption, new global report shows
Kenya has emerged as the world’s most AI-engaged nation, with nearly all of its online adults now using artificial intelligence…
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Britam’s new KidNest account turns KSh1,000 into a long-term investment for children
Britam Asset Managers has launched KidNest, a children’s investment account that allows parents and guardians to begin building long-term wealth…
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Uganda’s cybersecurity conference shifts fraud fight upstream
Uganda is strengthening safeguards around mobile money and digital banking as telecom operators, financial institutions and regulators step up efforts…
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Sanlam Allianz Kenya net profit up fourfold to Sh124.6 million
Sanlam Allianz Holdings (Kenya) Plc has posted a net profit of Sh124.6 million for the half-year ended June, up from…
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Kenya’s crypto rules put homegrown startups under pressure
Kenya’s new crypto rules are creating a difficult calculation for local startups: raise substantial capital before the November 4 compliance…
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Western and Nyanza get bigger data bundles and M-PESA savings through Safaricom’s PATA MORE campaign
Fawzia Ali, Chief Consumer Business Officer at Safaricom, addresses customers during the PATA MORE campaign launch in Siaya County.Safaricom has…
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Jumia says profitability is within reach after securing $50 million from IFC and Axian
Jumia’s $50 million funding from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Axian Telecom and other investors arrives at a moment that…
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KCB reaches KSh2.3 trillion in assets as profits rise and bad loans fall in the first half
KCB’s latest half-year results put the bank ahead of Equity on the asset figures currently available, with total assets rising…
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Former Airtel Africa CEO Segun Ogunsanya joins Vodacom board as telecom experience returns to the boardroom
Vodacom Group has appointed former Airtel Africa Group CEO Segun Ogunsanya as an independent non-executive director, strengthening its board with…
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Kenya’s trust bill targets hidden ownership as FATF pressure mounts
Kenya’s Trust Administration Bill 2026 is taking aim at one of the harder questions in financial crime investigations: who ultimately…
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Bolt adds tuk-tuks to its ride-hailing platform as Mombasa expands digital transport options
Bolt has added tuk-tuks to its ride-hailing offering in Mombasa, giving passengers another way to move around the coastal city…
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Spotify draws a line around AI artist identities as streaming platforms debate discovery, royalties and trust
Spotify is introducing an AI Persona label for artist profiles that do not represent a real person, putting a new…
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KCB Investment Bank eyes $3 billion fund to reorganise Kenya’s KSh3.8 trillion institutional capital pool
A deal worth KSh204 billion can disappear into a single headline, but the months of work behind it rarely make…
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Kenya’s 2027/28 budget cycle starts early as Treasury races to beat the election timetable
Kenya’s 2027/28 budget process has started months earlier than the public would normally begin paying attention to the next Finance…
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Yasemin Bedir takes Mastercard’s EEMEA helm as mobile money and fintech reshape African payments
Mastercard has appointed Yasemin Bedir as President of its Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA) region, putting the nearly…
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Fake streaming sites turn interest in The Odyssey into a phishing trap
People searching for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey should be careful about where they enter their personal or payment information. Cybercriminals…
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Ethio Telecom pushes 4G coverage to 92% as network upgrades expand
Ethio Telecom has expanded its 4G mobile population coverage to 92% across its ZTE network footprints as the operator accelerates…
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More security tools are creating a bigger challenge for enterprise cybersecurity teams
Security teams can accumulate a surprising number of tools in the effort to protect an enterprise. One platform may monitor…
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Kenya’s banking stocks get an ETF as CMA approves the WSA fund
The WSA Banking Index ETF has won approval from Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA), giving investors a new way to…
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RhingGo takes its electric tuk-tuk business to Kisumu, adding another Kenyan market
Electric tuk-tuks in Kenya are moving beyond the Coast as RhingGo Emobility expands its commercial mobility business into Kisumu. The…
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YouTube raises the cost of entering its monetization program for new creators
YouTube is making its monetization requirements substantially harder for new creators, doubling the watch-time threshold for long-form content and raising…
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Spotify tests podcast ad skip button for Premium users as listening experience evolves
Spotify is testing a new podcast ad skip button that allows some Premium subscribers to move past advertisements, sponsorship messages…
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Kenya tightens cyber café rules as new customer tracking requirements take effect
Cyber cafés in Kenya will face new customer identification and record-keeping requirements from Friday, August 14, as the Communications Authority…
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Safaricom introduces nine new number prefixes as demand for mobile lines grows
Safaricom has introduced nine new number prefixes in Kenya, giving customers access to additional mobile number ranges as the telecommunications…
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NSE plans first AI-focused ETF as Kenya broadens investment options
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) is preparing to launch an AI-focused exchange-traded fund before the end of 2026, potentially giving…
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MTN Nigeria reaches 90 million connections as it marks 25 years
MTN Nigeria has commemorated 25 years of commercial operations in the country, with the telecommunications company turning its attention to…
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Equity Leaders Program scholars secure KSh3.02B in scholarships to 63 universities
A total of 121 scholars under the Equity Leaders Program (ELP) have secured admission and comprehensive scholarships to 63 universities…
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IMF warns local stablecoins could deepen dollarisation risk
The International Monetary Fund has warned that stablecoins issued in local currencies, often pitched as a defence against dollarisation, could…
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Agentic AI set to reshape financial fraud in Kenya, BCG warns
Kenyan banks have a narrow window to build defences against a new generation of AI-driven financial fraud before criminals gain…
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Harnessing AI in cybersecurity: Ways companies can stay ahead of AI-driven threats
While cybersecurity companies leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance threat detection, cybercriminals are weaponising the same technology for automated phishing…
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Why more security tools aren’t solving today’s enterprise cybersecurity challenges
Enterprise cybersecurity challenges are no longer defined solely by the sophistication of cyberattacks. Many organisations now face a different problem:…
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Global crypto firms are lining up as Kenya’s new licensing framework takes hold
Kenya’s crypto licensing framework is beginning to produce the response policymakers hoped for when the Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations,…
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Absa cuts credit risk reporting from weeks to hours with AI and AWS
Absa Bank has modernized its credit risk management operations by deploying the SAS Viya artificial intelligent Platform on Amazon Web…
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The biggest myths about data privacy and why they still catch people out
As the digital landscape continues to evolve, data privacy has become a fundamental concern due to increased awareness of cyber…
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COMESA begins drafting a regional AI strategy to align digital transformation across member states
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has begun developing regional strategies on artificial intelligence (AI) and digital…
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Raxio names Dennis Kahindi Uganda GM as enterprise demand for local hosting rises
Raxio Group has named technology and telecommunications executive Dennis Kahindi as its General Manager for Uganda, as demand for data…
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IFC launches its first catalytic guarantee programme in Africa, with Kenya among the first beneficiaries.
4G Capital has partnered with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) under a new first loss guarantee programme which aimed at…
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TVS Motor enters Kenya with launch of iQube electric scooter
Indian two-wheeler manufacturer TVS Motor Company has launched its iQube electric scooter in Kenya, marking its first entry into the…
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Refugee students and young innovators bring AI-powered ideas to the forefront at Kenya’s national science exhibition
Twenty refugee schools from Kakuma and Dadaab are among institutions taking part in the ninth Young Scientists Kenya (YSK) National…
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Airtel Kenya secures 25-year licence as long regulatory journey ends
Airtel Kenya has secured a 25-year operating licence from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), concluding a prolonged licensing process…
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Why Treasury is starting the Finance Bill 2027 process months ahead of schedule
Kenya’s National Treasury has formally begun preparations for the Finance Bill 2027, opening public consultations months earlier than is typical…
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Parliament weighs Bill to move NTSA accident investigations to independent board
Parliament is considering legislation that would fundamentally change how serious transport accidents are investigated in Kenya by transferring that responsibility…
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Google-backed Taara expands wireless optical communication to speed up enterprise internet in Nigeria
Businesses in Nigeria are gaining faster access to high-speed internet as Taara, a graduate of X, Google’s Moonshot Factory, expands…
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Absa Global Multi-Asset Fund secures CMA approval to expand global investing options for Kenyans
Absa Asset Management Limited (AAML) has secured regulatory approval from the Capital Market Authority (CMA) to launch two new global…
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Planning your next trip? Cybercriminals are using fake airlines and booking sites to steal your money
Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting travelers by impersonating popular airlines, ride-hailing services and accommodation platforms, as more people rely on digital…
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EABL profit jumps 49pc on strong revenue growth in full year 2026
East African Breweries PLC (EABL) has reported a 49 percent jump in profit after tax for the year ended June…
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Canal+ wins exclusive UEFA club football rights in Sub-Saharan Africa to 2031
Canal+ has secured the exclusive rights, in all languages, to all UEFA Men’s Club competitions across Sub-Saharan Africa for four…
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Airtel Kenya has finally put a launch timeline on its Fuliza rival, but winning customers may take much longer
Airtel Kenya has finally put a timeline on one of its most anticipated financial products. The operator says its mobile…
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Two new undersea fibre optic cables will expand Kenya’s international internet capacity before 2027
Kenya undersea fibre optic cables are set to expand again before 2027, strengthening the country’s position as one of Africa’s…
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Beyond Starlink: What SpaceX’s mobile network means for Africa
SpaceX’s mobile network ambitions are becoming much clearer after the company publicly confirmed that it intends to build ground-based telecommunications…
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High Court puts government’s SACCO delegate governance plan on hold as legal battle begins
Tower Sacco has won temporary relief after the High Court barred the government from enforcing a directive that would have…
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Kenya’s stock market hits KSh4 trillion after a rally fuelled by blue-chip stocks and new listings
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has crossed the KSh4 trillion market capitalisation mark for the first time in its history,…
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Kenya wants companies to take responsibility for data sent to offshore AI platforms
Kenyan companies using offshore artificial intelligence platforms could soon face stricter obligations before sending personal data outside the country under…
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We compared Samsung’s Galaxy A57, A37, A27 and A17 to find the best buy in Kenya
Samsung’s latest Galaxy A lineup looks straightforward at first glance. The Galaxy A17, A27, A37 and A57 all share Samsung’s…
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Bharti Airtel expands its Africa footprint after a strong start to FY27
Bharti Airtel revenue climbed 18.4% in the first quarter of FY27 as the telecom group continued to draw momentum from…
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Cloud9’s Chpter acquisition reveals a bigger plan for business banking in Africa
Cloud9’s acquisition of Chpter gives a clearer view of how the Kenyan fintech wants to compete: by placing banking and…
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Samsung launches direct-to-consumer digital store in Kenya
Samsung Electronics East Africa has launched a direct-to-consumer digital store in partnership with local retailer Housewives Paradise, expanding its retail…
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Yellow Card raises $40 million to grow stablecoin payments
Yellow Card has raised $40 million in a strategic funding round to broaden its stablecoin payment infrastructure and scale its…
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Basketball’s expanding influence in West Africa
Basketball has moved from the sidelines to the center of conversation across West Africa. Football still commands the largest audience,…
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Absa speeds up debt review with AI-powered OCR
Absa Bank has significantly reduced the time it takes to process debt review documents after deploying an artificial intelligence (AI)…
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Africa’s space race is becoming a contest over infrastructure, not just satellites
Africa’s space race is no longer defined by a handful of satellite launches. It has become a broader effort to…
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Zuku cuts fibre prices as Kenya’s broadband market heats up
Kenya’s fixed broadband market has for years been defined by expansion. Internet service providers competed to reach more estates, apartment…
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Kwetu eSIM lets travellers land connected in 190+ countries
A new eSIM platform, Kwetu eSIM, is targeting travellers frustrated by roaming charges and airport SIM card queues, offering instant…
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Airtel nears satellite-to-phone launch in Kenya as it awaits regulatory approval
For decades, expanding mobile coverage has largely meant building more towers, laying more fibre and extending networks into areas where…
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INTERPOL cybercrime report says AI drives 55% of cybercrime in Africa
Artificial intelligence now plays a role in 55 percent of reported cybercrime across Africa, according to the INTERPOL African Cyberthreat…
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Mintoak acquires ICC Loyalty as it expands beyond payments
Fintech company Mintoak has acquired Dubai-based ICC Loyalty in a move to expand its banking technology offerings beyond payments into…
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Kaspersky: Spyware and credential theft rise across Africa
New findings from Kaspersky have revealed that Africa is experiencing a sharp rise in cyberespionage activity, with spyware and credential…
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BUSINESS
African Marketplace Dubai returns October 2026 for second edition
African Marketplace (AMP), the pan-continental trade and cultural platform spotlighting export-ready brands from Africa and the Caribbean, is returning to…
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SA fintech TurnStay processes $60.5m in travel payments in six months
TurnStay, a South African fintech that helps African travel businesses collect payments from international guests, has processed more than R1…
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Airtel’s Nxtra data centre in Kenya on track for July 2027
Airtel has set a new completion target of July 2027 for its Nxtra data centre in Tatu City, pushing back…
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Kerissa Varma | Trust is the real currency of Kenya’s digital economy
Africa’s digital economy is accelerating at remarkable pace, drawing millions of first-time users into mobile money, e-commerce, digital lending and…
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Nikos Angelopoulos leaves MTN for Nedbank CIO role
Nedbank has named Nikos Angelopoulos as its new Group Chief Information Officer (CIO), with the appointment set to take an…
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Airtel Money launches Bizna Wallet for Kenyan SMEs, expands cashback rewards
Airtel Money Kenya has unveiled Bizna Wallet, a dedicated business wallet designed to help small businesses manage their finances through…
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CREST creates AI accreditation for penetration testing services
Global cybersecurity accreditation body CREST has introduced new artificial intelligence (AI) accreditation standards for cybersecurity service providers, becoming one of…
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Kenyan Web3 startups raise Sh4.4bn since 2021, report shows
Hashed Emergent, the venture capital firm accelerating web3 adoption in Africa and other emerging markets, has released the inaugural edition…
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Carrefour rolls out prepaid grocery card with KCB and Mastercard
Carrefour Kenya has collaborated with KCB Bank Kenya and Mastercard to launch a new prepaid payment card designed at helping…
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Safaricom declares record dividend as Vodacom deal closes out
Safaricom shareholders approved a final dividend of KSh1.15 per share at the company’s 18th Annual General Meeting on 31 July,…
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Çelebi Aviation to handle Turkish Airlines’ Nairobi ground operations
Turkish ground handling firm Çelebi Aviation has signed an agreement to provide ground handling services for Turkish Airlines’ Istanbul-Nairobi-Istanbul route…
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Nairobi to host ESG leaders at GreenShift Forum in October
TechTrends Media, in partnership with Ardena Consulting and Africa Business Communities, will host the GreenShift Forum 2026 in Nairobi on…
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Safaricom to Build 300 Masts as It Enhances Data Bundles
Safaricom plans to build 300 additional network masts and enhance several of its data bundles as demand for mobile connectivity…
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Elon Musk Says X No Longer Penalizes Posts With External Links
Creators and publishers who have spent years placing article links in the replies to their posts may finally be able…
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As 6G Takes Shape, the US Builds a Coalition to Counter China
The US 6G alliance has moved from policy discussions to coordinated international action as Washington works with 24 partner countries…
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Why Safaricom Raised Pochi la Biashara’s Fee-Free Payment Limit to KSh200
Safaricom is temporarily raising the fee-free payment limit on Pochi la Biashara from KSh100 to KSh200 as part of a…
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